Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. The suit alleges Howell-Gonzalez complained of fellow officer Ivy Severance using city time for her personal errands and it being a chronic issue. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. Police said she drove off in a silver Toyota Corolla. READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. Shortly before 11 p.m., officials said she returned to the community and knocked on the door of one of the apartments and asked the tenant if she could take a shower. 28, 2020. Bloom is a former assisted living administrator and has major concern about security at senior living facilities like Waterman Village. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a And my phone needs charging, can I come in and charge my phone?". I prayed and prayed, and the Lord blessed me with you Ms. Jones, I guess, because youre the one that researched and found the incident because they have me facing 45 years in prison, Stevens told Jones. ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, DeSantis team accused of threatening Trump fans with police outside of book signing: And the battle begins, Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter stops taking dogs amid high numbers of respiratory illness, Grafton incineration company agrees to take waste from East Palestine cleanup, Police investigate deadly accident in Hamilton Township. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. The Mount Dora Police Department said officers responded to the Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31 and found the couple stabbed to death inside their home. January 4 Mount Dora She has been charged with two The main topic was a proposed high-rise multiuse development in the Wolf Branch Innovation District east of downtown that would be taller than the maximum height allowed in the city. VIDEO: Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook /Mount Dora Police]. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. She told FOX 35, "She said she lost her car keys and needed to charge her phone. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. When security went to the home of the couple identified by officials as 80-year-old Sharon Getman and 83-year-old Darryl Getman they found a crime scene and called police. This is an ongoing investigation. In July, a double shooting occurred near Grant Avenue and Clayton Street, just a few blocks from Mount Dora Middle School. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. Williams is also charged with grand theft auto. Vickie Williams, 50, given no bond amount on 3 charges. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. 0:22. He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that Police said they should be able to give more information Monday and they have been in contact with the victims son, but would not release any names until he arrives in town. The chief told Channel 9 last month that he never saw the video until Channel 9 investigative reporter Daralene Jones raised questions. charged last month with first-degree murder and grand theft, Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31. the resident hit an alarm button, and the woman then grabbed a set of keys and fled. Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living community. We will provide updates as we move through this process.. 0:00. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. Theyre investigating whether Meade was forced out under pressure because Meade said he refused to violate internal affairs procedures. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A Georgia woman who police believe is connected to the murder of an elderly Mount Dora couple has a criminal history spanning back decades. The tenant became panicked and pushed her emergency alarm button, police said. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications,The AnglerandTheOdyssey. Thomas Mates is a digital storyteller for News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. The supervisor on the scene said he did have concerns and sent an email asking Gibson to review the video and requested a recommendation on whether the officer should be disciplined. About a dozen residents showed up at the press conference to try to get some answers. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. After being stonewalled and ignored by several officers, LLN called Fewless and expressed concern over the lack of communication. Just four days later, the witness received an anonymous letter devoted entirely to Severances interests threatening the witness with a defamation lawsuit. Being able to be effective communicators, being able to be effective decision-makers, and identifying or building those training skill sets, so thats one of our priorities moving forward, Meade said. Vickie Williams was charged last month with first-degree murder and grand theft in the slayings of Darryl and Sharon Getman, a retired couple in their 80s. Officers said they followed her off the property and eventually lost sight of her. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. According to the suit, on June 19, 2019, Howell-Gonzalez met with Bell who was then the acting chief and raised the issues regarding Severance using city time to perform personal errands and incurring overtime for which she was not entitled. In response, Bell became aggressive and moved close to Howell[-Gonzalez] and told her that Severance spends more time at MDPD than anyone, and that he [Bell] takes his daughter to school while at work and asked Howell if she was also accusing him of stealing time, the complaint states. Howell-Gonzalez complained to a MDPD sergeant, who always advised her he was told to leave Ofc. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010. Read: Two people dead, one injured in Orange County shooting, deputies say. When describing the couple, he became emotional. TAVARES State prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Vickie Lynn Williams if she is convicted of killing Darrell and Sharon Getman in their Waterman Village home in late December. City Staff and I are working diligently to find a third party to review these cases. Williams Death Penalty Filing by Sam Dunne on Scribd. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, a green Kia Soul, the Getman couple's vehicle, was captured on camera driving out of the complex, police said. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. MOUNT DORA, Fla. The City of Mount Dora is seeing a change in leadership within its police department. Williams, 50, was arrested in Savannah, Georgia in the couples stolen car. READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police department. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. An arrest affidavit described what appears to be a violent encounter inside the home with both Sharon and Darryl suffering serious injuries to their bodies. Howell-Gonzalez is represented by Christopher Pace of Jill S. Schwartz & Associates in Winter Park. Officials said she stole more than $19,000 from a cash register and left to location. The Mount Dora Police Department is on a stable course and I am honored to serve with men and women so dedicated to serving our community, Meade said in a statement. (When LLN arrived at Fewless office, Chief Robert Bell was leaning against a nearby wall and appeared displeased to have LLN inside the department.). LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in December. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade on Wednesday afternoon announced his retirement, the city said in a news release. The Mount Dora Police Department is going to focus on our priorities, and I know our officers, our staff, were excited to be where were going with our partnerships, Meade said. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bonnie Whicher], Published since 2009, Lake Legal News is a high-quality, glossy magazine blending current events with both topical and historical profiles of Lake County, Florida, attorneys, judges, police officers, elected officials, and residents. The Sergeants Lieutenant, the former chief and interim chief - all signed off on the incident, though they agreed it was against department policy to tase someone sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Shortly after learning about the homicides over the weekend, FOX 35 spoke with a neighbor who told us there was a strange woman who came to their door asking for help. We entered into an agreement with a third-party organization; however, the organization reconsidered and declined to move forward. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over After her arrest in Georgia and subsequent extradition to Lake County, the person of interest in the slaying of a Mount Dora couple last weekend now faces first-degree murder charges. Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork, The statement by City Manager Patrick Comiskey reads: The City of Mount Dora is actively seeking external assistance in a third-party review of cases that were recently brought to my attention. Now, though, the city has a plan to move forward. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Severance alone at the instruction of then-Deputy Chief Robert Bell, who later became the MDPD police chief, the lawsuit states. However, in this case, the 'golden years' of Darryl and Sharon were tragically cut short by a ruthless and senseless double homicide," he said. WebMike Gibson Interim Chief of Police Ph: (352) 735-7130 Fax: (352) 383-4623 Email gibsonm@cityofmountdora.com Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. You can also contact us on our Facebook page and make sure you Like and Follow us there. He was treated for serious injuries that forced him to be flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando. I believe it was someone that was simply passing through and its a once-in-a-lifetime event.. The chief said he believes the chain of command, which includes Deputy 2023 FOX Television Stations, 4 people found dead, including child, in Brevard County home, sheriff says, These 3 Florida roads are among the deadliest in the U.S., report shows, Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic, SpaceX Crew-6 launch: 'All systems are looking good' for liftoff from Florida, Sheriff: Florida man shoots own dog in head, blames it on 'intruder', Cheerleader competes alone at state champs after squad quits: It felt amazing, This Florida gem is the state's oldest restaurant -- and it takes up an entire city block, Matanzas High student to be charged as adult in attack against teacher's aid: court docs, New charges filed against teen accused of killing Orlando journalist, little girl in Pine Hills shooting spree, Man in his 30s shot at Circle K gas station, Orange County deputies say. 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The officers Lieutenant wrote in this report that while deploying a taser on someone in physical control of a moving vehicle is normally against Mount Dora police department policy, I do believe that there were exigent circumstances involved in this case. He signed off on it, along with Chief Brett Meade, who resigned over disagreements with the City Manager about bringing in a third-party investigator to review two other incidents 9 Investigates has exposed, and now this one. An investigation is ongoing, but law enforcement are confident the case will be solved. Mount Dora police 9 Investigates is reporting ongoing turmoil within the Mount Dora Police Department tied to the retirement of its last chief of police. (WFTV.com News Staff) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade on Wednesday afternoon announced his retirement, the city said in a news release. Our Editor-in-Chief, Marilyn M. Aciego, began writing forLake Legal Newsin 2010. It just shows how well thought of our parentswere," they said in a statement, previously shared with news outlets. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. These are not the first accusations against Bell this year; In March, former MDPD Cpl. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of man and woman at senior living community. The report said a butcher-style knife was in Darryl's abdomen when detectives found him, and that he had defensive injuries. Coy Hunter. That's when police said the person of interest ran off, but not before grabbing a set of keys near the apartment's front door that belonged to a car and a mailbox. Read the full statement from Anthony Police in Mount Dora are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at a senior living community. Several calls to City Hall Friday went unanswered. The analysis noted the only category that most officers felt confident in their level of training was active shooter response, stating they feel insufficiently trained in all other categories. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. WebMount Dora Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mount Dora, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Read: Ocala couple arrested on multiple human trafficking charges, Marion County deputies say. Mount Dora On Oct. 3, 2019, Howell-Gonzalez was interviewed, and she identified a witness to support her claims. That means hiring a training supervisor, as well as a crime analyst who can identify trends in crime. (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. In the body camera video, we never hear the Sergeant tell Stevens why hes being pulled over, he approaches the car and immediately asks for his license and registration. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. The top priority, though, is reworking all agency policies and procedures. At some point, Williams allegedly returned, killed the Getman's, and then left in their vehicle. (Karla Ray, WFTV.com). Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Gibson said he believes the murders were a random act. Voters in Mount Dora will cast their ballots Tuesday for who will lead the city for the next two years. Police said Williams was spotted wandering around the retirement community multiple times between Dec. 30 and 31, and on one occasion, knocked on another resident's door and asked to take a shower before that resident pressed her panic button. "I dont understand what happened their with so many opportunities to apprehend her or to hold her to see what she was up to," she said. Police arrested the driver, who is the person of interest, on a charge of vehicle theft. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. 2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. Afterward, Williams went to an apartment, knocked on the door and asked a resident inside whether she could take a shower, according to the police department. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. OGrady was succeeded by Robert Bell, who had been serving as deputy chief. A reward for information is being offered in a homicide investigation of a husband and wife found dead at a Mount Dora senior living community over the weekend, according to police. Andrews confirmed Fewless firing and advised that Fewless was fired for speaking with LLN July 17. MOUNT DORA, Fla. After a little more than a year in his current position, Mount Doras police chief is resigning, effective Thursday. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. A defamation lawsuit is represented by Christopher Pace of Jill S. Schwartz & Associates in Winter Park deadly Florida... 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